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Research

Conducting and reviewing sexual assault-related research is a crucial part of the DoD’s sexual assault education and training processes. Sexual assault-related research not only helps identify fundamental factors pertaining to sexual assault, such findings can also serve as the data source and foundation for future sexual assault program enhancements.

DMDC Research

  • 2008 Gender Relations Survey of Reserve Component Members (4.56 MB)

    This report presents the results of the 2008 Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Reserve Component Members (WGRR 2008). This is the second survey of gender-related issues in the Reserve components conducted by Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) as part of the quadrennial cycle of human relations surveys outlined in Title 10 U. S. Code Section 481.

  • 2008 Service Academy Gender Relations Survey (8.97 MB)

    This report provides results of the 2008 Service Academy Gender Relations Survey conducted by the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC). It assesses the incidence of sexual assault, sexual harassment and related issues at Department of Defense Service Academies. The survey results include incident rates of sexual assault, sexual harassment and sexist behavior and stalking-related behaviors; a discussion of students’ perceptions of Academy culture with respect to sexual assault and sexual harassment; the availability and effectiveness of sexual assault and sexual harassment training and progress in reducing or preventing sexual assault and sexual harassment.

  • 2006 Service Academy Gender Relations Survey (1.89 MB)

    This report provides results of the Service Academy 2006 Gender Relations Survey conducted by the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC). It assesses the incidence of sexual assault and harassment and related issues at the three Service Academies. The survey results include a discussion of unwanted sexual contact incident rates, the availability and effectiveness of sexual harassment and sexual assault training, the leadership response, progress in reducing sexual harassment and sexual assault, sexual harassment and sexist behavior incident rates and incident rates of stalking-related behaviors. The report also provides a synopsis of current research results on sexual assault and sexual harassment on college campuses and the Citadel.

  • 2006 Gender Relations Survey of Active Duty Members (1.47 MB)

    This report includes a description of the 2006 Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Active Duty Members; background on why this research was conducted; a summary of recent Department of Defense policies and programs associated with gender-relations issues; a discussion of the measurement constructs for unwanted, gender- related experiences, unwanted sexual contact and sex discrimination; a description of the survey methodology and detailed results of the findings.

  • 2007 Workplace and Equal Opportunity Survey of Reserve Component Members (2.08 MB)

    This report includes descriptions of the 2007 Workplace and Equal Opportunity Survey of Reserve Component Members content and methodology. In addition, this report includes an analysis of Reserve component members’ perceptions of the prevalence of racial/ethnic harassment and discrimination in the Reserve components, details of incidents they have experienced, the extent of racist/extremist group activity, the effectiveness of Department of Defense and Reserve component policies on racial/ethnic issues and the state of racial/ethnic relations in the Military and in the nation. This Executive Summary briefly explains Office of Management and Budget’s requirements for reporting race/ethnicity and then summarizes the major survey results.

  • 2005 Service Academy Sexual Harassment and Assault Survey (641 KB)

    This report provides results of the Service Academy 2005 Sexual Harassment and Assault Survey that the Defense Manpower Data Center conducted. This survey is the second of a series of congressionally mandated surveys designed to assess the incidence of sexual assault and harassment and related issues at the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy and the U.S. Air Force Academy.

  • 2004 Sexual Harassment Survey of Reserve Component Members (2.86 MB)

    This report provides results for the 2004 Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Reserve Component Members, a survey of gender-related issues. The overall purpose is to document the extent to which Reserve component members reported experiencing unprofessional, gender-related behavior, the details surrounding those events (e.g., where they occur) and Reserve component members’ perceptions of the effectiveness of sexual harassment policies, training and program

    • Task Force Research

    • Task Force Report on Sexual Assault in the Military Services, December 2009 (4.48 MB)

      As the result of a year-long review of all sexual assault policies and programs among the Services and DoD, this report contains the findings and recommendations of the Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services. The report recognizes the significant progress made in responding to sexual assault since the establishment of SAPR in 2005. Recommendations cover the spectrum from strategic proposals to specific actions that would continue improvement of prevention, victim response, and accountability within DoD.

    • Report of the Defense Task Force on Sexual Harassment & Violence at the Military Service Academies (8.44 MB)

      This report contains the findings and recommendations of the Department of Defense Care for Victims of Sexual Assault Task Force on how the Departments of the Army andthe Navy may more effectively address sexual harassment and violence at the U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Naval Academ

    • Signed Letter to Chairman Warner, 30 Sep 2005 (507 KB)

      This document contains the Department of Defense’s comments on the Defense Task Force Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies. It also features the acting Secretary of the Air Force’s assessment of corrective actions being taken at the U.S. Air Force Academy to address sexual assault and sexual harassment.

    • Task Force Report on Care for Victims of Sexual Assault, April 2004 (1.60 MB)

      As the result of a 90-day review of all sexual assault policies and programs among the Services and DoD, this report contains the findings and recommendations of the Department of Defense Care for Victims of Sexual Assault Task Force. Throughout this review, the Task Force sought to understand the culture, command structures and resource limitations when evaluating appropriate courses of action needed to fill gaps in policies and procedures, particularly as they pertain to in-theater care. The findings are intended to provide a high-level, comprehensive assessment of the strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in current DoD and Service policies regarding care for sexual assault victims.